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March 30, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your dear love one. “And no resident will say: I am sick…” Isa 33. In this time of a loss of someone special in our lives be comforted to know God cares and will help us endure through his love with comfort and peace. We miss this talented person whom many no doubt respected and admired.

March 16, 2014

I found the book Goodbye in a library in Richmond,TX about 20 years ago.I'm so glad I did. It gave me the freedom to to do the same kind of things that Mr. Graves did without worrying about that nasty question: What the hell's the matter with you ? I wish I could have met him. God Bless you and your family.

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Gary Cowart,

Sugar Land, Texas

November 27, 2013

I have never missed someone I never met as much. "Goodby" has always been part of my holiday reading..Here's thinking of you, John- God bless...

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Charlie Brannon,

Ft Worth, Texas

November 04, 2013

Jane,Helen and Sally! just read about your John today, and am sorry for your loss.

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Jane Blankenship Hooper,

Vail, Colorado

November 02, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about John. He was a wonderful man,husband and Father. I will always cherish my memories of him.Shannon Parker Males

October 26, 2013

Before the dam, I put my arms around he trees in our pecan bottom and cried. I know John understansood.

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Lou Ann Langford,

Granbury

September 05, 2013

To the Graves family,I just read his book, Goodbye to a River. It was superb! I so regret I never knew him, but I can hear his voice in the telling of his tale and I am thankful that he wrote it!Debbie Bryan

August 29, 2013

As I have for over 40 years, I think of John and silently thank him for "Goodbye to a River" each time I cross the Brazos on my journeys. I will forever be in his debt for the many literary gifts he has given all of us. I think of his family member with whom I worked at the Mary Couts Burnett Library, and how much she loved him. John was a fitting member of the "greatest generation." Thank God for men like him!

August 27, 2013

Just want to say Thank you, for being a fine example of a Texan.. Enjoyed your works and meeting you in Abilene..

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Joyce & butterbean Carpenter,

Coleman county, Texas

August 21, 2013

Sending love and condolences to the family of our longtime hero, constant source of inspiration and (lucky us!) occasional contributor to our Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. We bumped a feature to do a tribute to Mr. Graves in October. The feature we bumped? A young man reads Goodbye to a River, and then takes his own journey on a 130-mile hike. We'll keep the candle burning for you, our beloved friend and writer.

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